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ZIP Code 79226
Clarendon, Texas

ZIP code 79226 is in Clarendon, located in Donley County, Texas. Its 2020 Census population was 2,858. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $36,161, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
2,858
Census ZCTA
County
Donley
FIPS 48129
Median income (est.)
$36,161
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
853.449 mi²
+ 5.42 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityClarendon, TX
CountyDonley County (FIPS 48129)
StateTexas (FIPS 48)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · West South Central Division
Coordinates34.90076, -100.99455
Land / Water Area853.449 mi² land · 5.42 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,150 individual tax returns filed in 79226 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
39.1%
$25K–$50K
24.3%
$50K–$75K
13.0%
$75K–$100K
8.7%
$100K–$200K
12.2%
$200K+
2.6%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 25% of 79226's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($36,161) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 79226's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$36,161
▲ 5.2%
Filers earning $200K+
2.6%
▼ 0.0 pt
Total filers
1,150
▲ 1.8%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/79226/soi?year=… $32K 2020 $34K 2021 $36K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 79226 ZCTA.

2000
3,214
 
2010
3,153
▼ -1.9%
2020
2,858
▼ -9.4%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number481780
City AliasesClarendon, Howardwick

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 79226 in?

ZIP code 79226 is in Donley County, Texas (county FIPS code 48129).

What city is ZIP code 79226?

The primary USPS city for 79226 is Clarendon, TX.

What is the population of ZIP code 79226?

The 2020 Census population of 79226 was 2,858 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 79226?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 79226 is about $36,161, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.